Fried Serrano Chile Salsa
Fried Serrano Chile Salsa (Salsa de Chile Serrano Frito)
Source: Bon Appetit, May 2003
Makes about 3/4 cup
Serrano chiles give this Mexican sauce its bite & light green color
Use it on warm tortillas or grilled meats
1/2 cup olive oil
6 green serrano chiles
1 (3/4-inch thick) slice from medium-size white onion
1/2 garlic clove, peeled
1/2 tsp coarse kosher salt
Heat oil in medium saucepan over medium-high heat
Fry chiles until blistered, about 3 min
Remove chiles from oil
Cool chiles & chile oil completely
Line a large skillet with foil; heat over medium heat
Add onion & cook until softened & blacked in spots, about 5 min per side
Cool
Cut stems off chiles
Combine chiles, onion, garlic, salt & 2 Tbsp chile oil in blender; chop finely
With blender running, slowly drizzle in remaining chile oil & blend until thick
Can be made 1 day ahead; cover & chill
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